Incorporate a company online, in minutes.
Every business is structured differently — a startup needs a standard corporation, a physician needs a professional corporation, a charity needs a non-profit. We prepare and file every type of Canadian incorporation directly with the correct registry, so you get the right structure the first time.
incorporation types
Why incorporate with us
- Every incorporation type, federal & every province
- Name search & clearance included
- Same-day preparation, filed directly with the registry
Find the right corporate structure for what you're building.
Not every business fits the same mould. Whether you’re launching a startup, running a licensed practice, holding real estate, or merging two existing companies, we prepare and file the structure that matches how you actually operate.
Standard Corporation
The default structure for a for-profit business — sole owners, partners and startups looking to limit personal liability.
Non-Profit Corporation
For charities, clubs, associations and community organizations operating without shareholders or profit distribution.
Professional Corporation
For doctors, lawyers, accountants and other licensed professionals incorporating under their governing body’s rules.
Personal Real Estate Corporation
A PREC lets a licensed Ontario realtor incorporate and receive commission income through a corporation.
Extra-Provincial
Register an existing Canadian or foreign company to legally carry on business in a new province.
Amalgamation
Combine two or more existing corporations into a single surviving corporation under one set of articles.
Holding Company
A parent company that owns shares, real estate or surplus cash, shielding them from operating risk.
Special Corporation
Purpose-built structures — co-operatives, credit unions and other entities that fall outside the standard model.
From idea to incorporated, entirely online.
Tell us about your business
Industry, licensing, ownership and goals — so we can recommend the right structure.
Name search & clearance
We run a NUANS or equivalent search so your corporate name is clear and reservable.
Articles prepared & filed
Documents drafted to match your chosen structure and filed directly with the registry.
Certificate delivered
Your incorporation certificate and minute book materials sent as soon as they’re issued.
Choosing the wrong structure is expensive to fix later.
Standard, non-profit, professional, real estate, extra-provincial, amalgamation, holding and special corporations — all filed correctly the first time.
A properly incorporated company separates business debts and liabilities from your personal assets, no matter which structure fits your situation.
Filed same day
Most incorporations are prepared and submitted the same business day your details are confirmed.
Not sure which type?
Every jurisdiction
Federally and in every Canadian province and territory, for any of our eight incorporation types.
What each incorporation type is for.
Standard Corporation
A standard corporation is the structure most new businesses choose — it creates a separate legal entity that owns its own assets and debts, protecting your personal finances if the business is sued or can’t pay its bills. It also opens the door to business banking, corporate tax rates, and bringing on shareholders down the road.
- Limits personal liability for business debts and legal claims
- Available federally or in any province and territory
- Foundation structure for most Canadian businesses
Non-Profit Corporation
- No shareholders — governed by members and a board of directors
- Structured for charitable, social, religious or community purposes
- A required step before applying for registered charity status
Professional Corporation
- Built to satisfy the naming and ownership rules of your regulatory body
- Available to physicians, lawyers, accountants, engineers and more
- Supports income splitting and tax deferral strategies for practitioners
Personal Real Estate Corporation
- Built to meet RECO’s share structure and naming requirements
- Lets commission income be taxed at corporate rates
- Available exclusively to licensed Ontario real estate professionals
Extra-Provincial
- Covers Canadian and foreign corporations entering a new province
- Includes a local name search and clearance
- Arranges a Canadian attorney or agent for service where required
Amalgamation
- Merges multiple corporations into one, without winding each up separately
- Preserves the assets, contracts and liabilities of the amalgamating companies
- Available under both federal and provincial corporate statutes
Holding Company
- Shields surplus assets from operating company liability
- Share structure built to support tax-deferred inter-corporate dividends
- Useful for succession planning and multi-business ownership
Special Corporation
Some organizations don’t fit the standard corporation model at all — co-operatives owned and governed by their members, credit unions, and other entities created under their own dedicated legislation. We prepare and file these specialized structures according to the specific act that governs them.
- Covers co-operative corporations and other member-governed entities
- Filed under the specific legislation that governs each entity type
- Available federally and in participating provinces
Incorporating online, explained.
How do I know which incorporation type is right for my business?
Can I switch from one structure to another later?
Some transitions are possible — for example, converting a sole proprietorship into a standard corporation, or later adding a holding company above it — but changing a corporation’s fundamental type (such as non-profit to for-profit) is uncommon and involves separate legal steps. It’s worth choosing carefully upfront.
Do professional corporations have the same tax benefits as standard corporations?
Largely yes, professional corporations can access the small business tax rate and income-splitting strategies like a standard corporation, subject to any restrictions your specific regulatory body imposes on ownership and structure.
What’s the difference between amalgamation and incorporating a new holding company?
Is a non-profit corporation the same as a registered charity?
No. Incorporating as a non-profit creates the corporate structure, but registered charity status — which allows you to issue tax receipts — is a separate application made afterward to the Canada Revenue Agency.
How long does online incorporation take?
Most standard, professional and holding company incorporations are filed the same business day and approved within 1-3 business days. Non-profit, amalgamation and special corporation filings can take longer depending on the registry and any required approvals.